Paper 2

Cards (41)

  • What percentage of the English language GCSE is general info?
    50%
  • How long is the total duration for the English language GCSE exam?
    1 hour 45 minutes
  • How much time should you spend reading the two sources?
    15 minutes
  • How many questions are there in total for the exam?
    5 questions
  • How many questions are in Section A of the exam?
    4 questions
  • How many questions are in Section B of the exam?
    1 question
  • From which century will one of the sources be taken?
    19th century
  • From which centuries will the other source be taken?
    20th or 21st century
  • What percentage of the marks are allocated for technical accuracy (SPAG)?
    20%
  • What type of question is Question 1?
    True or false question
  • How many true statements are in Question 1?
    4 true statements
  • How many false statements are in Question 1?
    4 false statements
  • How many statements in Question 1 will be explicit?
    2 statements
  • How many statements in Question 1 will be implicit?
    2 statements
  • How many marks is Question 1 worth?
    4 marks
  • What is the maximum time allowed for Question 1?
    5 minutes
  • What is the focus of Question 2?
    Summarising, comparing and synthesising
  • How many marks is Question 2 worth?
    8 marks
  • How much time should you spend on Question 2?
    10 minutes
  • How many SQUID paragraphs are required for Question 2?
    4 SQUID paragraphs
  • What should each paragraph in Question 2 include?
    2 comparisons explaining both sources
  • What is NOT a focus in Question 2?
    About language
  • What is the focus of Question 3?
    Language analysis of one source
  • How many marks is Question 3 worth?
    12 marks
  • How much time should you spend on Question 3?
    15 minutes
  • How many SQUAD paragraphs are required for Question 3?
    4 SQUAD paragraphs
  • What should each paragraph in Question 3 include?
    Statement, quotation, analysis, development
  • What is the focus of Question 4?
    Comparing and language analysis of both sources
  • How many marks is Question 4 worth?
    16 marks
  • How much time should you spend on Question 4?
    15 minutes
  • How many paragraphs are required for Question 4?
    5 SQUADE paragraphs
  • What should each paragraph in Question 4 include?
    Statement, quotation, analysis, development, effect
  • What is the focus of Question 5?
    Writing based on a given statement
  • How many marks is Question 5 worth?
    40 marks
  • How much time should you spend on Question 5?
    45 minutes
  • What elements should be considered in Question 5?
    Form, audience, purpose, opinion
  • What are the key components of the exam structure?
    • Section A: Reading (4 questions)
    • Section B: Writing (1 question)
    • Total: 5 questions
  • What are the requirements for Question 2?
    • Write a summary of similarities/differences
    • Use 4x SQUID paragraphs
    • Include 2 comparisons explaining both sources
  • What are the requirements for Question 3?
    • Analyze language of one source
    • Use 4x SQUAD paragraphs
  • What are the requirements for Question 4?
    • Compare language of both sources
    • Use 5x SQUADE paragraphs